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#963 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 34% in state

Dillsburg EL Sch

Elementary School · Northern York County Sd · Dillsburg, PA

A Northern York County Sd elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

202 S Chestnut St, Dillsburg, PA 17019

  • Math 67% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 71% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.7% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.9 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$14,796
Chronic Absenteeism11.8%

Students at Dillsburg EL Sch score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency67%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 69% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
74%
2024
Math
67%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dillsburg EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low1/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$89,740

Median home value

$277,200

Median rent

$1,088/mo

College educated

34.2%

Homeownership

83.1%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northern EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.2K–50.9 mi382Compare →
South Mountain EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.9K–51.6 mi415Compare →
Monroe EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.6K–54.9 mi522Compare →
Wellsville CampusEnrollment path unverified5.8K–5Not available255Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Northern York County Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$14,796NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dillsburg EL Sch is listed in Northern York County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dillsburg EL Sch

Dillsburg EL Sch is a public elementary school in Dillsburg, PA, part of Northern York County Sd, serving approximately 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #963 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dillsburg EL Sch

What grades does Dillsburg EL Sch serve?

Dillsburg EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Dillsburg EL Sch?

Dillsburg EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dillsburg EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Dillsburg EL Sch is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dillsburg EL Sch rank in PA?

Dillsburg EL Sch ranks #963 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Dillsburg EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Dillsburg EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dillsburg EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dillsburg EL Sch has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dillsburg EL Sch a charter school?

No, Dillsburg EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dillsburg EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Dillsburg EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dillsburg EL Sch?

23.9% of students at Dillsburg EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
457
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.8%
Area population (ZIP 17019)
19,294
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
44.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17019; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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